Hélène Spera

Learn French with a native, experienced and passionate tutor!

Bonjour ! I’m Hélène, a native French tutor with over 10 years of teaching experience, and I absolutely love helping people discover the French language and culture.

Whether you’re a complete beginner, looking to improve your confidence, preparing for an exam, or simply wanting to finally speak French more naturally, I can tailor my lessons to your goals, your level and your learning style. I aim to make difficult concepts and grammar points simple, clear and easy to use. You won’t feel like you’re back in your secondary school MFL class!

A little about me

I lived in Spain for several years, where I taught French too, so I know from personal experience what it feels like to learn and use another language every day.
Want to get to know me a little better? You can also find me on social media where I share French language tips, resources and more! @letsfrenchplease on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube!

This is something I bring into my teaching: I understand that learning a language is not just about memorising grammar rules. It’s about understanding, communicating and gaining confidence.

What can we work on?
Depending on your needs, our lessons can include:

* Speaking and conversation
* Grammar and vocabulary
* Writing and pronunciation
* Listening and comprehension
* GCSE, A-Level and school support
* French for travel and everyday life
* French for professional purposes
* Building confidence from beginner level onwards

My lessons are personalised, relaxed and engaging, while still giving you the structure you need to make real progress.

I love using real-life situations, conversation and interesting topics rather than simply working through a textbook. And yes, we can absolutely talk about French culture, food, films, books, travel… because learning a language should be enjoyable too!

Whether your goal is to pass an exam, help your child succeed at school, prepare for a trip to France or simply be able to have a conversation without panicking when someone says « Bonjour, ça va ? » — I’m here to help!

Book a lesson with me and let’s make French something you actually enjoy learning!